44Synonyms found for introduction

Word Origin & History

introduction late 14c., from O.Fr. introduction, from L. introductionem (nom. introductio) "a leading in," from introductus, pp. of introducere "to lead in, bring in, to introduce," from intro- "inward, to the inside" + ducere "to lead" (see duke). The sense of "formal presentation of one person to another" is from 1711. Shortened form intro is attested from 1923.

Example Sentences for introduction

First, the biggest increase in life expectancy pre-dated the introduction of national health-care systems.

To learn why, click here for an introduction to the features.

It is also true that the introduction of big money has permanently changed vertebrate paleontology.

Great introduction to sparkling wine, and a fine photo gallery.

You're trying to solve the mystery posed in the book's introduction.

One group of children had a strictly pedagogical introduction.

Deforestation and the introduction of dogs, cats and mongooses that eat solenodons threaten to drive the critters to extinction.

It is amazing how much interest that this new introduction has sparked ps.

What has changed is not the introduction of profits but the introduction of cost controls.

With the introduction of the bayonet, each soldier could be both pikeman and musketeer.